Pre-Medical at UT? and another off topic question

[PapaGuava]

I'm planning on attending the University of Tampa, which is a private college in the heart of downtown Tampa. They have a huge science department and experienced professors,but my intentions are to enter Medical school after my years at UT. I intend to focus and do very well on the required classes and generally speaking as well as my MCATs,.I've also considered USF but for my learning style and tight knit classes at UT, i feel it will help me a bunch. My question is..

Does it matter if its a 'Pre-Med' offical program? Will it put me a severe disadvantage?


Offtopic question

[fast forward 9 or so years and this is all thoughts, probably wont happen] 😀

I have officially became a M.D(Radiologist track) after my residency and training etc. and i decided to move to Europe to work and live. Would working in Europe put me in a bad position lifestyle wise or business wise? Or would it be somewhat different but overall lifestyle will be very good? For example, Germany,Sweden, or England?


The first question is my pressing concern from this community if you can help!!

Thanks everyone! 🙂

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[Winged Scapula]

I'm planning on attending the University of Tampa
Does it matter if its a 'Pre-Med' official school? Will it put me a severe disadvantage?

I've never heard of a "Pre-Med" school. All colleges/universities which offer the requisite course work can prepare you for medical school.

If the University of Tampa will allow you to fulfill the requirements to graduate with a 4 year degree and complete your pre-med required coursework, then its fine.

If you are asking if it matters if they have a "pre-med" major track, the answer is no.

Offtopic question

[fast forward 9 or so years and this is all thoughts, probably wont happen] 😀

I have officially became a M.D after my residency and training etc. and i decided to move to Europe to work and live. Would working in Europe put me in a bad position? Or would it be somewhat different but overall lifestyle will be very good? For example, Germany,Sweden, or England?

You cannot simply pick up with your American MD training and move to any old country. Just like the US they have training and licensing requirements, which you may or may not meet.

As far as putting you in a "bad position" - that depends on what you mean. If you intend to work and live in the EU, then you need to train there. If you intend on working here in the US, it is possible to take a sabbatical and work abroad every now and again, but in general , you will want to work where you want to live (presumably for the rest of your life). It is not easy to move back and forth between 2 countries easily.

I will leave the answer to lifestyle to others, as there are so many factors, that its impossible to say. Just let it be known that you will have a hard time paying off $300K in student loans on a physician's salary abroad (assuming that our own government doesn't do anything about these loans).

 

[DrYoda]

Go where you think you will excel. Most schools do not have a specific premed major/track and it doesn't really matter if they do. It's more about having acceptably high grades/MCAT and the needed extra curriculars.

As for moving to Europe, at present doctors in Europe generally make less money than in the US (who knows if this will be true in 10 years) and as WS mentioned you will need to jump through those countries credentialing hoops, so it's not as easy as packing up and moving. Also, for countries no in the UK you would need to be fluent in the local language.

 

[deleted393595]

I'm planning on attending the University of Tampa, which is a private college in the heart of downtown Tampa. They have a huge science department and experienced professors,but my intentions are to enter Medical school after my years at UT. I intend to focus and do very well on the required classes and generally speaking as well as my MCATs,.I've also considered USF but for my learning style and tight knit classes at UT, i feel it will help me a bunch. My question is..

Does it matter if its a 'Pre-Med' offical program? Will it put me a severe disadvantage?


Offtopic question

[fast forward 9 or so years and this is all thoughts, probably wont happen] 😀

I have officially became a M.D(Radiologist track) after my residency and training etc. and i decided to move to Europe to work and live. Would working in Europe put me in a bad position lifestyle wise or business wise? Or would it be somewhat different but overall lifestyle will be very good? For example, Germany,Sweden, or England?


The first question is my pressing concern from this community if you can help!!

Thanks everyone! 🙂

Go with the cheaper option. Graduating debt free from undergrad is ideal.